March 10, 2022
Lemon Pound cake
- 3 cups cake Flour sifted
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cooking with Greens Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Zest
- 5 ½ tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Butter room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3 Large room temperature Eggs
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Preheat the oven to 325°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk heavy cream, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or by hand), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again. With the mixer on low speed, beat in one-quarter of the flour mixture, then one-third of the buttermilk mixture. Beat in another quarter of the flour, then another third of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with another quarter of the flour and the remaining buttermilk mixture. Finally, beat in the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and give a quick mix to make sure all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray or vegetable shortening, making sure to get into all the crevices. Coat the greased pan generously with a mixture of granulated sugar and flour , making sure the entire surface of the pan is evenly coated. Spoon the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth with a rubber spatula. Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a tester comes out clean. Set the cake on a cooling rack. Carefully run a spatula or table knife around the edges of your pan, between the pan and the cake, to loosen the cake from the pan (don't forget the center tube). Cool the cake in the pan for ten minutes. (Set a timer because if it stays in the pan too long, it may stick.) Meanwhile, make the syrup. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Invert the warm cake onto a rack. Slip a large piece of parchment paper, aluminum foil, or paper towels under the rack for easy clean-up. Gradually brush the hot syrup over the cake, letting it soak in (a little syrup will drip off, but try not to rush so that most of it is absorbed). Allow the cake to cool completely, about one hour. When the cake is cool, carefully transfer it to a serving platter. To make the glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Add more confectioners' sugar or lemon juice as necessary to make a thick but pourable glaze. Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Serve
3 comments
Can I substitute the buttermilk and heavy cream with sour cream?
ReGina Hentz
November 29, 2022
Can I substitute the buttermilk and heavy cream with sour cream?
ReGina Hentz
November 29, 2022
What flour is used, self-rising or cake flour?
Shavonnia Davis
May 03, 2022